1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1557 Union Street in Crown Heights is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1916 and currently owned by Neil Friedfertig. The building has experienced several pressing maintenance issues in early 2025, including a recent unsanitary condition complaint regarding pests that HPD was unable to inspect due to lack of access. While multiple complaints about heat/hot water problems were filed between January and February 2025, HPD inspections determined these issues did not violate housing laws.

Separate complaints regarding flooring and ceiling conditions were also filed and subsequently closed. The building had documented pest issues in Apartment 2 as of September 2023, with active violations for mouse and roach infestations, along with maintenance issues involving broken vinyl tiles. Previous violations from late 2021 remain open, affecting Apartment 4 and including several interior maintenance requirements.

A review of the bedbug reporting records from 2021-2025 shows no confirmed infestations during this period, with all filings reporting zero infested or eradicated units. Furthermore, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections conducted annually between 2014 and 2025. The property's history suggests recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and interior surfaces, though relatively effective pest control measures appear to be in place based on the regular passing of rodent inspections and absence of bedbug infestations in recent years. While the building maintains reasonable compliance with housing maintenance codes in some areas, the presence of open violations and recent maintenance complaints indicates ongoing management challenges requiring attention.